By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) concluded that the Supreme Court verdict on the Local Government Election has not violated any Parliament privileges, as suggested by certain Ruling Party MPs.

In a statement, the BASL emphasised that the Judiciary should be allowed to operate independently, free from external pressures, threats or any interference, for a vibrant democracy to exist.

It noted that it is the duty of all governmental and other institutions to respect and observe the independence of the judiciary, adding that any interference in the judicial process sets a dangerous precedent, which must be strongly condemned.